MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,947 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Floor corroded around chassis
Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Inner Floor corroded around chassis
Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Floor corroded around chassis
Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Inner Floor corroded around chassis
Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded
Nearside Front Inner Floor corrosion around chassis
Nearside Rear Wheel arch corrosion already started
Offside Front Inner Floor corrosion around chassis
Offside Rear Wheel arch corrosion already started
o/s/r+n/s/r wheel arches corrosion already started
Front slight body corrosion under car
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
steerin rack mounting rubber perrished
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
O/S/F ENGINE MOUNTING UNDERNEATH WORN.
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo 240?
Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UPK 171X is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1982 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 100,686 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volvo 240 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UPK 171X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo 240 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 44 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was UPK 171X registered?
UPK 171X is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 30 June 1982.
Is UPK 171X safe to buy?
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